Get The Facts About Water

Don’t be misled about the effects on water quality.

FACT: Beginning with route selection, NEXUS thoroughly evaluates all stream and river crossings located along the proposed pipeline route in order to identify the most environmentally responsible methods and locations possible.

FACT: NEXUS takes special precautions during construction to control sediment and erosion near streams and rivers.

FACT: NEXUS will be designed, constructed and operated in compliance with all applicable federal and state agencies' requirements for mitigation and monitoring of impacts to water quality.

Don’t be misled about the effects on drinking water.

FACT: The pipeline is made of high-strength steel with epoxy coating, and the natural gas is transported in a gaseous state.

FACT:Because of the depth of the pipeline trench – typically only 7 to 10 feet – neither pipeline construction nor operation will pose a risk to groundwater aquifers, which are typically located at much greater depths.

FACT: Natural gas is lighter than air, which means in the highly unlikely event that natural gas escapes from the pipeline, the gas can only travel up through the soil into the atmosphere where it dissipates.

Don’t be misled about how the pipeline will cross waterbodies.

FACT: NEXUS conducted investigations to support the engineering design of horizontal directional drill (“HDD”) crossings of certain sensitive resources located along the proposed pipeline route.

FACT: HDD is a surface-to-surface installation method of construction that is typically used to install pipelines in areas not amenable for open cut construction, including larger water bodies, highways, railroads, environmentally sensitive areas, and site-specific urban environments.

FACT: All above-ground facilities have been sited to avoid any impact to wetlands or waterbodies.

NEXUS will avoid impacts to wells and septic systems

During the survey process, NEXUS land representatives requested information on the locations of wells, springs, and septic systems from landowners. NEXUS used this information to reconfigure work areas or modify the pipeline alignment to avoid impacts on these structures where possible.

NEXUS land representatives will continue to request information on the location of wells, springs, and septic systems prior to the commencement of construction to complete an inventory and documentation of these structures within 150 feet of the Project, so they can be avoided during construction.

NEXUS has also developed an issue resolution procedure plan to address landowner concerns during construction. The issue resolution plan identifies the procedures used by NEXUS to notify affected landowners in advance of construction and to provide specific contact information if the landowner has any questions or concerns.

Should there be a Project related effect on a septic system, NEXUS will work with the landowner to relocate the system and provide a replacement.

We are environmental stewards of the land

Environmental stewardship is a core value of NEXUS Gas Transmission, and we incorporate environmentally sustainable practices into every stage of the project’s development.

From the planning and design phases all the way through construction and restoration, we maintain a constant focus on protecting our precious environmental and natural resources, including farmland, streams and rivers, wildlife and vegetation.

At every stage of the process, our project must comply with strict state and federal regulations for preserving air and water quality, protecting threatened and endangered species and stewardship of agricultural land.

Pipelines are proven.

More than 300,000 miles of pipeline reliably bring clean natural gas to our homes, businesses and factories every day.

NEXUS partners, DTE and Spectra Energy Partners, have constructed and operated pipelines in North America for nearly two centuries combined.

Once the NEXUS pipeline and related facilities are placed into service, NEXUS will monitor the pipeline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

There is a need for additional natural gas infrastructure in Ohio and Michigan.

Due to its environmental benefits, consumers are increasingly using natural gas to fuel power plants, and municipalities are using it to fuel their transportation fleets.

As our population continues to grow, we will consume more natural gas for electricity, home heating, industry and transportation.

The pipeline infrastructure in Ohio and Michigan is not currently equipped to meet the growing demand for domestically-produced natural gas.